Psalm 32:11a tells us to rejoice in the Lord, or be glad in the Lord! This fun paper lantern craft for kids is perfect for spring.


Rejoice in the Lord | Paper Lantern Craft for Kids
Our children learn the proper response to life events primarily from us, their parents.

We want to teach our children to be glad in the Lord and rejoice–and there is nothing more worth rejoicing over than our salvation from sin and death in Christ Jesus! It is by God’s grace through faith that we are saved and forgiven from our sins. It’s something we should praise God for daily!

Teach your kids about God’s plan for salvation with this free poster and verse cards.

That’s what Psalm 32 is all about. Psalm 32 is a thanksgiving hymn (that’s the type of psalm it is), and it reminds us that we are blessed to be in Christ. We were sick with sin and he healed us, saving us from eternal separation from God.

The correct response to our salvation is always and forever to praise and rejoice in the Lord.

Remind your kids to praise God for his saving grace with this fun lantern craft. Spring is the perfect time to talk about new life in Jesus.


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Rejoice in the Lord

As you prepare to make your paper lantern craft, read Psalm 32 together. It’s just 11 verses!  

Discuss with your children:

  • What are some things Psalm 32 says about those who are forgiven in Jesus?
  • What does it say about those who “kept silent”–who refused to repent of their sin?
  • What does the redeemed person in verse 5 do?
  • What does Romans 10:9 say about salvation?

Talk about the correct response to our salvation in Jesus through verse 11. In different versions, it says:

  • ESV: Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, O righteous, and shout for joy, all you upright in heart!
  • KJV: Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.
  • HCSB: Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, you righteous ones; shout for joy, all you upright in heart.
  • LSB: Be glad in Yahweh and rejoice, you righteous ones; And shout for joy, all you who are upright in heart.
  • NASB: Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, you righteous ones; And shout for joy, all you who are upright in heart.

Lastly, as you work together on the lantern, ask your child: Have you confessed with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believed in your heart that God raised him from the dead? Have you turned from your sins to make Jesus Lord of your life? What is the correct response to God’s salvation?

 Consider going over the gospel with this free poster and verse cards as you work.


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Paper Lantern Craft for Kids

Check out this fun video of the paper lantern craft!


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You’ll need a few supplies to make your paper lantern craft:

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Rejoice in the Lord Paper Lantern Craft| Instructions

Before you get started on the craft, read and discuss the passage above.

1) Print Your Paper Lantern Craft Template and the Verse Frame.

Rejoice in the Lord | Paper Lantern Craft for Kids

Cut out the rectangular template for your lamp. Be sure to cut only the outside edges–the inner vertical lines are for folds.

Cut out the templates for the bird, branch, and flowers, and the Bible verse frame.


2) Fold a Piece of Cardstock.

Rejoice in the Lord | Paper Lantern Craft for Kids
Lay your lamp template over a piece of cardstock in the color of your choice and trace it with a pencil. Cut around the edges so the sizes match, then fold your cardstock as shown above on the inner vertical lines.

Rejoice in the Lord | Paper Lantern Craft for Kids


3) Cut Out Your Child Rejoicing in the Lord.

Rejoice in the Lord | Paper Lantern Craft for Kids
Lay your template over your lamp and trace the outline of the child and tree silhouette with a pencil.

Then, use an X-ACTO knife (you’ll want to do this for younger kids!) to cut out the child and tree silhouette on the lantern.

Rejoice in the Lord | Paper Lantern Craft for Kids

Last, trace the templates for the flowers, stems, branches, and bird on different colored papers. Cut them out, then glue the pieces together as shown. Use a permanent marker to add details to your bird.

Rejoice in the Lord | Paper Lantern Craft for Kids

Rejoice in the Lord | Paper Lantern Craft for Kids


4) Add the Tissue Paper.

Rejoice in the Lord | Paper Lantern Craft for Kids
Cut three pieces of tissue paper in shades of blue and green. You’ll want the pieces to be long enough to cover the space you cut out horizontally.

Rejoice in the Lord | Paper Lantern Craft for Kids

Glue the colored pieces of tissue paper across the background space as shown, applying glue to the back of the paper–which will be the inside of the lantern.

Rejoice in the Lord | Paper Lantern Craft for Kids


5) Decorate the Spring Scene.

Rejoice in the Lord | Paper Lantern Craft for Kids

Glue flowers beneath the praising child. Then, glue the branch into the tree. Last, glue the bird onto the branch.

Rejoice in the Lord | Paper Lantern Craft for Kids


6) Make Your Paper Lantern.

Rejoice in the Lord | Paper Lantern Craft for Kids
Fold your lantern along the creases you’ve already made and glue the flap to the rectangle on the other side to create a triangle.


6) Glue the Bible Verse Frame to Your Craft.

Rejoice in the Lord | Paper Lantern Craft for Kids
Glue your Bible verse frame to your lantern below the tree as shown. Put an electric votive candle in the bottom and display!


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